Carnivore Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is conservation?
Prevention of wasteful use of a resource and planned management of natural resources.
What is carnivore farming?
Raising undomesticated animals in agricultural settings to produce living animals, commodities (food, medicine), or materials (leather, fur, fiber).
What is the role of the IUCN?
Provides conservation guidelines, reintroduction standards, and unites 1300+ member organizations globally.
What is the IUCN conservation status of the African lion?
Vulnerable.
What is the IUCN status of the West African lion subpopulation?
Critically endangered with only 645 animals.
What is the IUCN status of the African wild dog?
Endangered with fewer than 1409 mature individuals in the wild.
How many African wild dogs are in captivity (Species360)?
452
What is the IUCN status of the leopard?
Vulnerable.
How many leopard subspecies exist?
Nine.
What factor is associated with leopard population reduction?
Reduced prey availability.
What is the IUCN status of the cheetah?
Vulnerable.
What proportion of the cheetah’s range has been lost?
> 75%, with most of the remaining population in southern Africa.
How many mature wild cheetahs are estimated?
<6674.
Why is lion hunting controversial?
They are highly popular with tourists and trophy hunters, raising ethical concerns.
How much of the lion’s former range remains?
0.6
Why is planning essential for lion reestablishment?
Most areas are unsuitable and lions may return to release sites if within 100km.
What is the lion bone export quota in 2019?
Originally 1500 carcasses, reduced to 800.
What are some concerns with captive lions?
Can’t display normal behavior, often lack nutrition, water, space, and hygiene.
What is the goal of cheetah meta population management?
Ensure genetic and demographic integrity, expand resident range, and boost conservation in small fenced reserves.
When was cheetah meta population management launched?
2011 by EWT.
How many cheetahs and reserves are involved in meta population management?
318 cheetahs on 48 small fenced reserves.
What are the reasons for carnivore population reduction in Africa?
Habitat destruction, human-wildlife conflict, hunting, persecution, and prey species depletion.
What is human-wildlife conflict?
Negative encounters between humans and wildlife, leading to property/livelihood loss and species decline.
What defines a free-ranging carnivore?
An animal that moves and feeds freely on open ground.
